This year the list is more compact at 25 albums, still the the criteria are an unscientific combination of groundbreaking new musical direction, memorable, captivating, and fun. In short, albums that had the most impact.
I enjoyed listening to all of these albums and am excited to share.
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5.
Alex Lahey
The Best of Luck Club
alternative
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4.
Automatic
Signal
alternative
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3.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Ghosteen
dance
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2.
Kokoko!
Fongala
alternative
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1.
Sharon Van Etten
Remind Me Tomorrow
alternative